Definitions of heavyweight
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a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
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type of:
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large person
a person of greater than average size
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large person
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a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds
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type of:
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gladiator, prizefighter
a professional boxer
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gladiator, prizefighter
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a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds
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an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds
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a person of exceptional importance and reputation
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type of:
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important person, influential person, personage
a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
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important person, influential person, personage
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